Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: Alternative Therapy Looks Promising

nytimes.com | The New York Times | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living


There are many new strategies -- especially in alternative medicine -- for dealing with fibromyalgia in a way that helps many patients live with the d...

Extremely Tired and Completely Worn Out? What It Could Mean Plus Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Barbara Ficarra

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a serious medical condition that can easily be overlooked because it mimics so many other disorders.

Sexual Abuse Takes Toll on Victims

Trish Kinney | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living


Trish Kinney

The emotional stress of being a victim of sexual abuse may lead to physical illness such as fibromyalgia, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and even cancer.

Fibromyalgia, Questionable "Disease," Boosted By Eli Lilly And Pfizer, Reports AP

AP | MATTHEW PERRONE | Posted 03.11.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — Two drugmakers spent hundreds of millions of dollars last year to raise awareness of a murky illness, helping boost sales of pills ...

Life Cycle: Pop vs. Soda? Either Way It's Made with (GMO) Corn.

Simran Sethi | Posted 10.23.2009 | Green


Simran Sethi

Life Cycle is a series of posts that looks at the environmental impacts of everyday things. Last week we talked about popcorn. Chemically flavored...